Winter 2026 Newsletter
In This Issue:
- The Power of Philanthropy
- Progress in Research: Highlights from CTAD 2025
- Clinical Trials
- Upcoming Events
The Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA has very active teams working on basic research, drug discovery, biomarkers for early diagnosis and clinical activity, including clinical trials, cognitive testing, and patient care.
The Power of Philanthropy
By: Jason Hinman, MD, PhD, Center Director, Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA, Department of Neurology
This fall, our community gathered for two signature events that exemplify the power of philanthropy to accelerate discovery in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). The 2025 Waxman Family Drive Symposium and the 2025 Turken Day Symposium each highlight a distinct—but deeply complementary—approach to advancing the field: empowering bold early-career investigators to take risks and recognizing emerging leaders poised to redefine the therapeutic landscape.
